James Mapps: whatever happened to him?

by **MiracleOnMockingbird** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:52 pm

He was only a sophomore last year right?

by **WildHorse** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:59 pm

Left school

by **PonyDoh** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 5:20 pm

WildHorse wrote:Left school

Its a damn shame, he's just the type of scat back we need in JJ's gun

by **ALEX LIFESON** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 5:28 pm

Tech fans were saying, Martin is the slowest back they've ever seen.

by **SMU21TCU10** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:27 pm

ALEX LIFESON wrote:Tech fans were saying, Martin is the slowest back they've ever seen.

My friend that watched the game with me said the same thing

by **Dubbya** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:38 pm

I don't know. I've seen him at practice, and he doesn't look slow at all.
But in games, he looks hesitant, and he's the type of back who needs to build up a head of steam. He can't start and stop, and then hope to accelerate through holes. He needs to put his head down and run people over.

by **jkflamebo** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:56 pm

what's with the van persie avatar?

by **J.T.supporta** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:05 pm

Dubbya wrote:I don't know. I've seen him at practice, and he doesn't look slow at all.
But in games, he looks hesitant, and he's the type of back who needs to build up a head of steam. He can't start and stop, and then hope to accelerate through holes. He needs to put his head down and run people over.

he was huge in the TCU game in 05. lets hope he returns that form.

by **RGV Pony** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:08 pm

what happened to Martin in the loss to NTSU a couple of years ago that was so horrible? He was having a great game, then what was it he injured his foot or something...and not the same since

by **J.T.supporta** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:28 pm

RGV Pony wrote:what happened to Martin in the loss to NTSU a couple of years ago that was so horrible? He was having a great game, then what was it he injured his foot or something...and not the same since

DeMyron Martin had 55 yards on 13 carries for SMU in the first quarter before spraining his right foot. He returned to the sidelines wearing a boot

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262520249

by **Mexmustang** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:39 pm

Sitting in the end-zone I had a good look at him when we were at our own 20! He always took a hestitation move, before jetting forward. Same thing many of you have said before. He just doesn't hit the hole, but seems to sit there almost like a delayed draw...which it isn't of course.

Our third team back (?) seemed to get it and there was a complete difference in the first 2-3 yards, just not a tough as Martin when he got going unfortunately, maybe because our offensive line was out of steam at that point in the game.

by **Bergermeister** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:52 pm

ALEX LIFESON wrote:Tech fans were saying, Martin is the slowest back they've ever seen.

I think the word is "timid"

by **ReedFrawg** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:54 pm

Dubbya wrote:I don't know. I've seen him at practice, and he doesn't look slow at all. But in games, he looks hesitant, and he's the type of back who needs to build up a head of steam. He can't start and stop, and then hope to accelerate through holes. He needs to put his head down and run people over.

What does this say about your defense???

by **RGV Pony** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:59 pm

ReedFrawg wrote:
Dubbya wrote:I don't know. I've seen him at practice, and he doesn't look slow at all. But in games, he looks hesitant, and he's the type of back who needs to build up a head of steam. He can't start and stop, and then hope to accelerate through holes. He needs to put his head down and run people over.

What does this say about your defense???

nothing we haven't been saying on the board for awhile. Pay attention.

by **ReedFrawg** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:14 pm

RGV Pony wrote:
ReedFrawg wrote:
Dubbya wrote:I don't know. I've seen him at practice, and he doesn't look slow at all. But in games, he looks hesitant, and he's the type of back who needs to build up a head of steam. He can't start and stop, and then hope to accelerate through holes. He needs to put his head down and run people over.

What does this say about your defense???

nothing we haven't been saying on the board for awhile. Pay attention.

Fair point...couldn't resist the jab even though I know better...

James Mapps: whatever happened to him?

James Mapps: whatever happened to him?

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